About Manitou River Ice:

One of Minnesota's premier ice climbing destinations. Located three miles north of Little Marais. Hike in to the falls on the trails along the river. Be cautious of the river ice. The water is constantly moving in all but the coldest of conditions make the ice fairly unstable. One large water fall provides some good, moderate climbing, but the best climbing is found on the free standing pillars that form along the walls of the gorge.